What does 携帯 mean?
携帯 is a Japanese noun meaning “mobile phone (short form)” in English. It can also be translated as “carrying on one's person” depending on context. It is written as 携帯 in kanji, けいたい in hiragana, and keitai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
アメリカ人は武器の携帯を許されている。
Americans have the right to bear arms.
最近の女子高生は、携帯でメールしているらしい。
Lately high school girls are using their cell phones to exchange e-mail.